
It’s All About Balance
Life seems to be all about balance. For example, as much as we may find joy in spending time with people, we may also crave time on our own. Some people have an urge to travel, exploring new colorful lands and never-had-before meals. This may be a contrast with the...

Beauty is Everywhere!
One fun thing about all the trips I took this summer was seeing artistic, inspirational messages in the various airport shops I passed through, whether in beautiful Seattle, charming San Francisco, or vibrant Mexico. Many of us get tired from all the processes...

Picture Perfect Pacific Northwest
I forgot how absolutely beautiful the Pacific Northwest is, especially on warm summer days. It's been a great time visiting loved ones and some old haunts where I went to college in Bellingham, WA.

Thinking of Kauai, Hawaii
Kauai has been one of my family's homes for decades and is such a special place to many. I am hoping we all send great, positive thoughts to the gorgeous island as the locals recover from the flood. Photo by a dear friend and artist Elsa Flores Almaraz.

Attractive Art in Mexico

When Life Flies By
Lately, I am feeling nostalgic as the years fly by, and I wanted to share a few pics from years past. In the first picture, you'll find me showing off rather curly hair and wearing adorable veggie overalls--so fitting for a lifelong vegetarian. In the second photo, my...

Revolutionary Granola
We devoured three bags of GrandyOats Coconola so fast I barely had time to reflect on the products' attributes. Made of coconuts, this original product is appealing to the hordes of people steering clear of grains and gluten. On top of that, Coconola is organic,...

Seattle Sights
Gorgeous produce from Pike Place in Seattle and natural areas near Bainbridge Island!

Desert Beauty
I am enjoying the beautiful wildflowers this year's rains brought to Anza-Borrego Desert State Park in southern California!

In These Kooky Times
Modern times are chaotic, whether keeping up on the nonstop madness in the news or facing the rat race we call life in big cities in the U.S. We can all use a little humor to lighten us up, and laughter is proven to be healthy. Some giggles can improve moods, reduce...